Bad Boy Tractors 5045 vs John Deere 4052R

Across 8 measurable specs, the John Deere 4052R leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 and John Deere 4052R.

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors5045	John Deere4052R

▶Engine
PTO Power	38.4 hp	40.8 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	75 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Dual element (dry type with safety element)
Engine Type	4 Cylinder Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Not Published	High-pressure common rail direct injection
Displacement	139.5 in³	127.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid Cooled	Liquid (water pump)
Engine Manufacturer	A2300N3, A2300T11, A2300N2, A2300T3	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	50.8 hp @ 600 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	4,349 lbs Cabin; 3,831-3,836 lbs (1,738-3,836 lb) ROPS	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	5045S: 3,831 lb (tractor only); 5045H: 3,836 lb (tractor only)	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Single gear
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	6.2 gpm
Implement Flow	5045S: 11.4 gpm; 5045H: 10.7 gpm	11.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5045S: 16.4 gpm; 5045H: 15.7 gpm	17.4 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	5045S: 16.4 gpm; 5045H: 15.7 gpm	17.4 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Up to 6 rear remotes
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent (electrohydraulic)
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	3,130 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Available
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1 (limited)
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	2,500 lb
▶Tire Options
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44X18.00-20 (4PR)
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27X10.50-15
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	420/85D24
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	260/70D16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	13.6-28 (6PR) or 380/70R28 or 360/80R28
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	8.00-16 (10PR) or 280/70R16 or 250/75R16
▶Fluid Capacity
Coolant Capacity	1.56 gal Cabin; 2.08 gal ROPS	Open station: 6.8 qt; Cab: 8.0 qt (if equipped)
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	5.6 qt (with filter)
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	Open station: 15.0 gal; Cab: 14.7 gal (if equipped)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	5.3 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	12.5 gal
▶Loader & Attachments
Loader Lift Height	107.7 in (pivot pin)	112.1 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,701 lb	At pivot: 2,396 lb; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 1,764 lb
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Clutch	Not Published	Wet; wet clutch disk diameter 5.08 in
No. of Speeds	5045S: 16F/16R; 5045H: 4-range	eHydro: Infinitely-variable, 3 range; PowrReverser: 12F/12R
Transmission Type	Synchromesh / HST	Standard: eHydro (eHST), 3-range hydrostatic; Optional: 12/12 PowrReverser (PRT)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph	18.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	18.6 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Differential lock: Yes
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Multi-plate wet disc
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	ROPS - Foldable
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard; engagement On-the-Go
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Max vertical load 1103 lb
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	(Continuous) 3307 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	Air suspension seat with swivel
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Wheelbase	71.1 in.	73.0 in
Overall Width	64.9 in.	78.2 in
Overall Length	127.4 in.	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in.	Front axle: 15.6 in; Drawbar support: 14.8 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.0 in. Cabin; 98.4 in. ROPS	93.7 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	96.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	69.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	17.1 ft (5.2 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	130.6 in
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection Branson TYM 15/20 Series--Bad Boy 40/50 Series Brush Screen $250.00	None tagged yet

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 vs John Deere 4052R: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the John Deere 4052R?

The John Deere 4052R leads on engine hp at 50.8 hp hp, compared to 48 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the John Deere 4052R?

The John Deere 4052R leads on pto hp at 40.8 hp hp, compared to 38.4 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the John Deere 4052R?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on loader lift at 2,701 lb lb, compared to 2,396 lb lb for the John Deere 4052R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the John Deere 4052R?

The John Deere 4052R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

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